No. A spouse is NEVER a dependent. You still should file a joint return. You say you retired--are you receiving retirement income from a pension, or Social Security? If so , that income has to go on your joint return. Your wife can adjust her W-4 by using the W-4 calculator
https://www.irs.gov/individuals/irs-withholding-calculator
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